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Renee Simos lines a single to center in the Cubs 15-12 win over the Angels
The Rockaway Little League regular season winds down this weekend. Last week’s action featured two games settled in the final at-bats.

In Major Girls, the Belle Harbor Bunkettes Angels and the Vintage Abstract Cubs locked up in another tight battle on a hot Saturday morning. The Cubs escaped with a 15-12 win.

The Angels raced out to a 6-1 lead with tablesetters Marina Cregan and Francesca Castellano each scoring twice. The Cubs battled back to tie in the third but Kim Slyuk quickly put the Bunkettes back in front with one mighty swing of the bat, crushing a three-run homer to right.

Trailing 10-8, the Cubs put up a 7-spot in their final at-bat with Michelle Wrynn scoring what proved to be the winning run. Renee Simos capped the inning with her third run of the game. The Bunkettes didn’t lie down, however. Madison Efron (three runs) and Shannon DiSilvia (two runs) sparked a last inning rally. Winning pitcher Jenny Fahy struck out the last batter with the tying runs on base. Kristie Carey struck out five in four innings for the Angels.

Cubs catcher Kelly Davan threw out her second would-be base stealer of the season.

EXTRA BASES: On June 17, the final Challenger Division game of the season will be played. Trophies and medals will be awarded. A pizza party is being planned ... The NY Travel League Summer Camp will be at the Rockaway Little League fields the weeks of July 19-23 and August 16-20.

Call Dave Santonas 347-247-8669 for more information. The playoffs begin next weekend.